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  Course Description
Course Name : Basic Information Technologies

Course Code : ENF122

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. TUNÇ ASLAN TÜLÜCÜ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains competency in doing digital illustrations using Adobe Photoshop and Corel Draw.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to prepare written and visual products on computer.

Course Contents : Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw programs and design techniques.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Faculty of Fine Arts Computer Lab


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 What is Adobe Photoshop? Its basic features. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Adobe Photoshop software and applications
2 Using pallets. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Introduction to Adobe Photoshop, programs and practices
3 Opening the files. Sampling Affinity association
4 Understanding file formats. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Introduction to Adobe Photoshop, programs and practices
5 Understanding bitmap and vector. Theoretical lectures Bitmap methods and practices
6 Rotating the canvas. Technical application examples Applications
7 Using Colour Ramp. Technical application examples Colour Ramp applications
8 Midterm exam Application evaluation Evaluation chart
9 Layers, creating Type Layer, using Quick Masks. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Applications
10 Using Blur and Sharpen. The foreground and background color. Using the Paint Bucket tool. Using Colour Balance command. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Blur and Sharpen´a entrance, programs and practices
11 Filter, and the use of artistic filters, basics of printing. Theoretical expression Filter and printing applications
12 Introduction to Corel Draw. Tool Bar Corel Draw, Corel Draw interface, working with object tools. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Corel Draw software and applications
13 Drawing techniques, working with texts, working with colors, effects, and cros (Paper cutting margin calculation). Application studies Applications
14 Creating 3D shapes with Corel Draw. Personal practice 3D methods and practices
15 Recording formats. Implementation of final projects in professional fields. Personal practice 3D methods and practices
16/17 Final exam Application evaluation Evaluation chart


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  GÜRKAN, O. (2009). Adobe Photoshop CS4, Nirvana Publications, ISBN: 9789758878574, Ankara.
 CESUR, H. (2007). CorelDraw X3, Pusula Publishing, ISBN: 9789756477922, Istanbul.
 CESUR, H. (2008). CorelDraw X4, Pusula Publishing, ISBN: 9789944711241, Istanbul.
 GÜRKAN, O. (2008). Coreldraw Applications, Nirvana Publications, ISBN: 9789758878345, Istanbul.
 ARIKAN, A. (2009). From the image, printing / graphic design; Corel Draw Applications, ISBN: 9789758890712, Istanbul.
 GÜRKAN, O. (2009). CorelDRAW X4, Nirvana Publications, ISBN: 9789758878536, Ankara.
 GÜRKAN, O. (2010). CorelDRAW X5, Nirvana Publications, ISBN: 9789758878673, Ankara.
 KOLEKTİF. (2009). Adobe Photoshop CS4 Authorized Training Manual, Medyasoft Publications, ISBN: 9789756675434, Ankara.
 ROSE, C., BINDER, K. (2009). 24-hour Photoshop CS3, Alfa Printing Publishing, ISBN: 9789752979192, Istanbul.
 UZUNKÖPRÜ, S. (2009). Photoshop CS4 and 3-D Operations, Beşir Publications, ISBN: 978 6055910464, Istanbul.
 GÜRKAN, O. (2010). Adobe Photoshop CS5, Nirvana Publications, ISBN: 9789758878680, Ankara.
 İNKAYA, O. (2010). Photoshop CS5, Kodlab Publishing, ISBN: 9786054205004, Istanbul.
 ŞAHİN, H. (2006). Adobe Photoshop CS2 9.0, Turkmen Publishing House, ISBN: 9789756392517, Istanbul.
 DERELİ, N. (2008). Adobe Photoshop CS3 Beta Printing Publishing, ISBN: 9789752958623, Istanbul.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 analyzes collected data, synethsizes various information and ideas, evaluates findings and has the ability to use these in the process of interior design 4
2 is aware of interior spaces and the environment we live in and has the ability to detect problems in theses spcaes and needs from a critical and rational perspective 1
3 follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements 3
4 Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design 1
5 Knows at least one foreign language to be able to follow literature and current developments in the international platforms and interact with colleagues 3
6 is aware of the effects of universal, social and environmental dimensions in interior design and applications and realize issues such as sustainable development, innovation and entrepreneurship 3
7 Knows about project and site management and practices, staff health, environmental and occupational safety 2
8 Makes presentations using visual aids and writes reports about related topics when necessary 4
9 has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture 2
10 evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project 2
11 is aware of the legal consequences of interior design applications 0
12 has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information in professional field in order to develop interior design proposals and applications 2
13 has the ability to create and apply contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals under realistic physical, social and economic restrictions within the framework of aesthetic values and user´s needs 2
14 is able to move forward in all phases as a designer; from the planning of projects until the application stage and has the ability to choose and effectively use tools, techniques and technologies during the process of planning, design, drawing, software, application 5
15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 3
16 has professional, scientific and ethical responsibility concerning the profession of interior design 2
17 has the ability to improve him/herself scientifically, socially, culturally and physically within the framework of lifelong learning 2
18 is competent in team work, works efficiently in a team in multi-disciplinary areas, communicates and takes responsibility 2
19 is competent in spoken and written Turkish 3
20 does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 5 40
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 100
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4
ECTS Credit: 4